Dolores Campbell LeBlanc, our dear mother, Granny, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 24, 2025, and went on to her eternal glory. She was 87 years old.
Dolores was born on March 21, 1938, to the late Eunice Broussard Campbell in Abbeville, Louisiana, where she attended school and graduated from Abbeville High School. She married the love of her life, Louie Luke LeBlanc. While Lou was the rock of the family, working in the oilfield to provide for their needs, Dolores embraced her most cherished role as a wife, mother, and homemaker. In each of these, she excelled and became the very best.
Dolores epitomized the term “homemaker.” She had a green thumb, growing and nurturing the most beautiful flowers that brightened her yard and home. A skilled needleworker, Dolores was also the best cook and baker in all of South Louisiana. Her banana nut bread was a local favorite, and once you tasted it, no other could compare. Her cooking was even more remarkable—her shrimp stew, corn soup, and rice dressing were legendary, all prepared with love. Her daughter Jenny fondly called her a “food pusher,” saying Dolores always made sure to offer food or treats to anyone who came by.
Her grandchildren have fond memories of Granny always having meals and treats ready. Early mornings while waiting for the bus, Granny would offer food, split her stick of gum with them, and have spearmint candies, their favorite, on hand. She always found simple ways to spoil them, showing her love through those small, meaningful gestures. Nothing was ever too much for her family.
Dolores also enjoyed shopping, taking spontaneous drives to no particular destination, and listening to her favorite music. A laugh would be shared whenever she reminisced about her trips to T.J. Maxx, where she would spend hours perusing the aisles. The knick-knack section was her favorite, where she often found surprises for her grandchildren. Dolores and Louie, her constant companion, also enjoyed many carefree drives around the countryside, listening to John Denver and Anne Murray, letting the music carry them away. But above all, Dolores cherished time spent at home, relaxing on her patio, soaking in nature’s beauty, and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
Above all, her heart was most full when her family was with her. Her life was given to the welfare and care of those she loved without any regret. Dolores is now reunited with Louie, Dale, Eunice and all of her family that has gone on before her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jenny LeBlanc (Brian Rush); her grandchildren, Zachary LeBlanc (Kristen) and Kiley LeBlanc (Peyton); her great-grandchildren, Kinley LeBlanc, Kayden LeBlanc, and her great granddaughter expected in July, Navy Grace Marter; her daughter-in-law, Judy; her sister, Shirley Campbell Ryder (Orile); and her in-laws, Hazel Campbell, Mona LeBlanc Hanes, and Morris "Boy" LeBlanc (Myrtle).
Dolores is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Louie Luke LeBlanc; her son, Dale LeBlanc; her mother, Eunice Broussard Campbell; her brother, Lercy Campbell; and her brother-in-law, Arthur Hanes, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Dolores’ life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Following the Mass, Dolores will be laid to rest alongside her husband in the church mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. dismissal, with the Rosary being prayed at 9:30 a.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Jenny LeBlanc, Zachary LeBlanc, Liz Hanes, Brian Rush, Randy Campbell, and Teryl Ryder. Brian Ryder will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Kiley LeBlanc, Liz Hanes, Mona Hanes, Kittie Durman, Martha Baudoin, and Brian Rush for the love and care shown to Dolores. We greatly appreciate you all.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dolores’ name to Heart of Hospice, to assist in the continued care of those in their final days, helping them transition with love and peace.
Relatives and friends are invited to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Dolores’ memorial at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
